Document Date
04/06/2025
Created by
Parish Clerk
Category
Meetings
Wollaston Parish Council
Wollaston Parish Council
Document Date
04/06/2025
Created by
Parish Clerk
Category
Meetings
WOLLASTON PARISH COUNCIL
PLAYING FIELD & PARKS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON
Wednesday 4th June 2025, 7pm
At The Village Hall, High Street, Wollaston
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Cllr Mitchell proposed Cllr Savage continue as Chair, seconded by Mr Silsby, unanimously agreed. Cllr Savage proposed Cllr Jones as Vice Chair, seconded by Mr Silsby, unanimously agreed.
VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT
Atkinson, Jones, Mitchell, Perry, Savage (Chair), Silsby and Mrs S. Grant (Clerk).
PUBLIC PRESENT
None
APOLOGIES
Apologies from Mr Cotter, Mr Green and Cllr Hodson.
REVIEW PROCEDURES – STANDING ORDERS & RISK ASSESSMENT
The Standing Orders and Risk Assessment were reviewed and agreed with a slight amendment to the sub-committee wording. Clerk to re-issue for approval.
MINUTES
The minutes of the last meeting from 13th May 2025 were agreed unanimously and signed as a correct record.
FINANCES
Finances to end of May 2025 had been circulated – no issues. The Cricket Club paid for the two new MUGA notices.
PLAY EQUIPMENT AND ADULT GYM INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE
Mr Savage confirmed he had inspected the equipment and handed the inspection sheet to the Clerk. Clerk to obtain quote for hole in wet pour under the basket swing at St Mary’s play area. Clerk confirmed that the Monkey Challenge Climbing Wall had been installed at St Mary’s play area, to be added to the Parish Council Asset Register and insurance.
MUGA UPDATE
Work has commenced on the acrylic court surface to fill holes, cracks and the application of a further topcoat and resurfacing binder as agreed with The Playground Company as a gesture of goodwill. This work has unfortunately been delayed due to the wet weather and will re-commence w/c 9th June. Court to be remain closed until this work is completed. Mr Perry to approach Schmitz Cabling for quote for dummy CCTV cameras and signs. Still no payment from NNC S106 to pay for this project, to be escalated to local MP by Mr Mitchell if no payment has been received by Friday 6th June. Electrician has confirmed that the electric boxes have been poorly installed following the MUGA work by the contractors, will require some cable ties. Mr Silsby to apply weedkiller around the courts and source the special tool required for the MUGA fixtures on the gates and fencing.
POCKET PARK
The padlock is still missing. The MUGA coded padlock to be used once available. Mr Thompson continues to work hard keeping the garden tidy.
SPORTS ASSOCIATION REPORT
The Vics and Youth football teams have spent £1500 on pitch draining and a partial overseed. The damaged area has been roped off and training re-located to the MUGA whilst the ground recovers. The football changing room floors have been re-painted. All paperwork has been submitted to the league for the AGM on June 23rd in order that the Saturday league can hopefully recommence next season.
Cricket season is going well for all 3 teams and youth has over 100 children signed on. Girls’ softball tournaments have commenced and will continue over the summer. There will be softball cricket school tournaments held over the next two Thursdays in June with over 100 people in attendance. The large youth tournament due to be held on June 22nd will require roped off parking alongside the pitch for 30 cars.
PURCHASES REQUIRED
Quote received for mole pest control (3 visits £135-£180 ex VAT, 5 visits £220-£300 ex VAT). It was agreed to mow the affected area weekly for now and report back at the next meeting.
Mr Savage to purchase sand for slabs and the basketball bases.
FIELD MAINTENANCE/MATTERS RELATING TO THE FIELD
Car parking issues – further complaint has been received regarding overflow parking on London Road when the field is particularly busy. It was agreed that Mr Cotter should mark the car park out by spray painting parking lines and to review the results. However, it is believed that 48/50 cars in the maximum that space allows. It was also agreed to trial a car parking overflow area in front of the multi-gym for coaches and officials which will alleviate 6 or 7 cars from the car park. This would need to be marked out properly and roped off if a permanent solution for safety purposes.
Mr Hodson to report back at next meeting with details on Owl Boxes.
Mr Tusting has given permission for entering his land for rabbit control ensuring notice is given to move his livestock.
Cess pit levels continue to be monitored, no change.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Wednesday 9th July 2025 at 7pm at the Village Hall, High Street, Wollaston.
There being no further business the Chair thanked everyone for attending and closed the meeting at 8:20pm.